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Now what did my boredome get me into ? ..engine swap !, PICS! Video

Started by Charger-Bodie, September 22, 2012, 10:47:35 AM

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Charger-Bodie

I'm also converting it to a four gear. And changing the top to black. Can't leave anything alone.  :brickwall:
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

WHITE AND RED 69

I like the white top, why swap it out? Or how about go with no vinyl top and let that sweet paint job shine.  :icon_smile_cool:
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
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Charger-Bodie

The top that was on it(white one) was put on by a guy I don't usually use and I've never been happy with it . It was getting a new one either way. I went round and round with myself and landed on black. I hope I don't regret it. It looks good white I just hope it looks good with black too.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Charger-Bodie

Going to need to update this, got the top and headliner done. The four speed conversion is also done with the exception of the shifter boot. I will try to post pics sometime this weekend.
Also need to start a thread on my 69. Started tearing that down tonight for the body resto.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Mytur Binsdirti

Can't leave things alone, can you? You're as bad, if not worse, than me!   :lol:

bill440rt

Can you find some time in between these projects to post some pics?  :poke:   :icon_smile_wink:
I'd like to see some of that!!  :2thumbs:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

fy469rtse

Brian ? Regarding your disk upgrades, what are scare bird , will they fit in 15" rims ,
I have factory set up just to get past roadworthy registration over here in Australia, without having to engineer it , dont ask ,
There making things more and more difficult here
But going to upgrade very quickly after rego, and want something to fit 15"
By the way very nice car and work to it, have really enjoyed the threads on all your cars , keep posting on them
Avid reader of your work

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: fy469rtse on November 30, 2014, 05:28:38 AM
Brian ? Regarding your disk upgrades, what are scare bird , will they fit in 15" rims ,
I have factory set up just to get past roadworthy registration over here in Australia, without having to engineer it , dont ask ,
There making things more and more difficult here
But going to upgrade very quickly after rego, and want something to fit 15"
By the way very nice car and work to it, have really enjoyed the threads on all your cars , keep posting on them
Avid reader of your work

First of thanks. I appreciate the compliments.

As for the scarebird brakes. The do fit 15 inch wheels. Here is a link. I love how they use easily accessible parts. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Charger-R-T-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-front-disc-brake-/390264358744?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5add918758&vxp=mtr
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Charger-Bodie

Pics . as promised
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Dino

Nice!   :2thumbs:

What type of steering wheel is that?  Looks right at home in there.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

fy469rtse

Thanks Brian,
top looks good
love the way it looked both ways, although makes it look like a completely different car,
nice touch oringinal horn pad on the grant wheel, makes it look factory,
what rotors did you use on the front,  

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: fy469rtse on November 30, 2014, 04:02:50 PM
Thanks Brian,
top looks good
love the way it looked both ways, although makes it look like a completely different car,
nice touch oringinal horn pad on the grant wheel, makes it look factory,
what rotors did you use on the front,  

The ones scarebird reccomends. They are from a 71 Torino,Galaxie.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

cdr

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
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Mytur Binsdirti

The black vinyl looks real nice on top of the white. Hmmmm, now you got me re-thinking.   :P

Dino

Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on November 30, 2014, 07:39:59 PM
The black vinyl looks real nice on top of the white. Hmmmm, now you got me re-thinking.   :P

I would have to agree.   :icon_smile_big:

I have to admit the black/white combo really grew on me.  It'll look even better with the V21 treatment next spring.   :yesnod:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

bill440rt

"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: Dino on November 30, 2014, 04:01:10 PM
Nice!   :2thumbs:

What type of steering wheel is that?  Looks right at home in there.


The wheel is a grant aftermarket 15" model. I liked how it looked somewhat mopar. I grafted a stock horn button onto the chrome grant one and viola ,s stockish looks for 150.00. and its not so thin to hold onto.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

RIDELIKEHELL

Beautiful Brian! Nice stable right there...dig those redlines
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Dino

Quote from: Charger-Bodie on December 01, 2014, 09:02:44 AM
Quote from: Dino on November 30, 2014, 04:01:10 PM
Nice!   :2thumbs:

What type of steering wheel is that?  Looks right at home in there.


The wheel is a grant aftermarket 15" model. I liked how it looked somewhat mopar. I grafted a stock horn button onto the chrome grant one and viola ,s stockish looks for 150.00. and its not so thin to hold onto.

It looks awesome, perfect size as well.   :2thumbs:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

ACUDANUT


Charger-Bodie

68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

cavemanno1


Charger-Bodie

68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Just 6T9 CHGR

I think hes talking about the disc set up Brian.....

PS  what happened to the set of Cragar Eliminators you had?
Chris' '69 Charger R/T